I am one of those silly bill ies who lack thecourageto do just that...have the will but lack the talent to make something look as natural and flowing as you manage. I will keep talking to myself though, and one day....

Cat, your book is amazing, such depth of scrumptiousNess! Love those eco-dyed papers, and even more what you created with them. I know exactly what you mean about seeing possibilities in everything. I have a large collection of used packaging materials, some I saved to ship art in, some to make art out of! My husband shakes his head, and my kids tease me about being a hoarder, but I just can't help it!

Oh how I love your beautifully dyed pages and you have now the perfect cover to hold them all from packaging and so attractively painted and added a page to the cover with that gorgeous button. So many possibilities all the time - I just love them!I love also trying to recycle boutique bags and cardboard holders for my artworks too.Thank you for always inspiring us Cat!Grazie!xox Suzy

I've felt so stagnant for the past month, but now I'm also ready to try some experiments. Of course, I love to recycle as much as I possibly can, so that also plays a big role in how I feel. You and I are similar in that manner. I really LOVE the way you put the book together using some of those papers you created. I think it's wonderful and pushing the envelope is something I always enjoy seeing you do. Keep it up, dear friend. You inspire me.

I ADORE books like this... something from nothing, upcycling, proves the power of creativity in my favourite form - pages gathered together!Your post is SO perfect, as I'm 'running' Authentic August - 31 days of art, journalling, poems, thoughts... anyone can join in :) I even set up a Facebook Group yesterday - who knew I could even DO such a thing? (not me, for a start!)Anyway, I just LOVE your post, Cat, thank you xxx

Hi Sandy, Thanks so much for stopping by, I know it is a rough time for you and sending much love your way. I think experimenting is so much fun, I am just addicted to it, and it leads to wonderful discoveries. Thanks for stopping by, I so appreciate your feedback! xo

Oh Bonnie, if you have the will, you are half way there, just play fearlessly.. creation is so much fun, I am the first to admit that I am still learning! I am just now creating things that I think are fairly good. So you see, we all have our work to do!! x

Oh, Sharmon, I completely understand! we see the world so differently, the mundane world is completely magical to us. there is no way to explain it to others. My husband shakes his head in amazement and says, "you artists, I just don't know how you come up with this stuff." It is as alien to him as math is to me!!! LOL xox

Hi dear Suzy, I know you understand perfectly what I mean, we think the same way! I adore your creations and you turn scraps into gorgeous books. Thanks for stopping by and always leaving such lovely comments! xox

Hi Dr. E. so sorry to hear that you have been feeling stagnant, and happy to know I have helped you out of the funk! Cannot wait to see what you create. I know I am preaching to the choir with you about recycling and upcycling! we have always been on that page together!! It is a fun place to be. Thanks so much! x

The book is beautiful! And I'm loving your journal videos. You should teach an online course! Yes? Like Sharon I am a cardboard hoarder, I mean collector. And did I mention tissue paper, paper bags, envelope linings, etc.,etc. etc.!

Wonderful viewing each step in your creative project here. Each time in the studio is magic isn't it? Sometimes slow starts and other times things fall into place. Everything is available...everything transforms in the studio. It is all so good Caterina Giglio!!